This blog is dedicated to all of the horses that I work so hard to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome. Thank you for comming in and looking.

Monday, April 6, 2009

A very busy weekend

Yesterday HART assisted in serving yet another warrant and seized 15 more miniature horses from a site in Sheridan. These minis were living in horrid conditions with no reprieve from the mud and feces. They were all crammed in a small barn and left to fend for themselves and fight for what little food was provided for them. They are all covered with lice, mange and fleas, their feet were allowed to grow to horrible lengths. I’m afraid that some of the horse’s feet are beyond saving.

I have already had a farrier out to help me trim the worse of the feet and I will be able to get the balance of them done myself this week. The ones that we did yesterday were so long that we had to use a sawzall to cut through them. Below are a few photographs, be forewarned, they are graphic in nature.

Of course this all means that we need more donations of lice dust, wormer, equine senior and volunteer time to help bathe, brush, lice, trim, shave etc. 15 ponies. These little girls will be available for adoption as soon as they are stabilized, please pass the word.

Have left my name and number with Deputy Hoy of the Yamhill County Sheriff's office. Please let me know if you need help caring for any of these horses. I live on 7 1/2 fenced acres with a three stall barn in Banks.

Can we help with the care, grooming, etc. of these horses? We could come in this weekend to provide a few additional hands to help out. We own a our own horse and could certainly provide an experience hand.

About Me

I live out in beautiful Yamhill County, Oregon with my husband of 21 years, my mother and a large array of animals. We have a great time out here on our ranch with our friends and family and are well known for throwing some great parties with our friends that we call "The Oyster Club.” My husband and I spend a lot of time with our hobbies of horses, cars and grandchildren. This blog will be a documentary of my journeys and good times to be shared for all who care to take the time to read.